as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Chris Megerian, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The White House did not immediately return NPR's request for comment.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Friedman, Adams’ lawyer, could not be immediately reached for comment.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Pentagon officials did not immediately respond to requests for information.
—Chris Megerian, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
If told to evacuate, do so immediately.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
The White House did not immediately return NPR's request for comment.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025
Jonathan Friedman, Adams’ lawyer, could not be immediately reached for comment.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
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In this age of Amazon, packages promptly appear on doorsteps following a mere click of a button or a vocal cue.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Texas State hadn’t won more than four games in a season since 2014, but then Kinne arrived in 2023 and promptly produced back-to-back eight-win seasons and the school’s first two bowl appearances since moving up to the FBS.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The rich texture instantly elevates even the simplest outfit, while the soft finish adds a touch of warmth that guards against autumn’s crisp air.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Bet $5 to instantly get $200 in bonus bets, or bet up to $1,000 with the safety net offer and get a bonus refund if your bet loses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The city -- home to more than 710,000 people before Russia's full-scale invasion -- is now only around 16 miles from the front line and subject to continuous Russian attacks.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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As an independent school leader, Shackelford now makes $101,000 a year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Sep. 2025
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The new School Partnership Program gives educators a way to quickly report safety concerns directly to Instagram.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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